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ABout the Dialogue

The International Dialogue on Population and Sustainable Development is an annual two-day conference taking place in Berlin. Since its inception in 2002, the ID has become an important forum to discuss strategies, opportunities and challenges of promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights as well as implications of population dynamics. The platform brings together stakeholders from government, international organisations and implementing agencies, civil society, youth networks, academia and the private sector to exchange expertise and vision on how to best ensure the realization of sexual and reproductive health and rights in line with Agenda 2030 and the ICPD Programme of Action.

  • 16th International Dialogue (2018)

    "I think it is quite unique that all of us from different sectors are discussing the same topic, so we are getting different perspectives and a better understanding of where we are all coming from."

    Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye
    Director of the Family Health Division of the Ghana Health Service

  • 16th International Dialogue (2018)

    "What makes the International Dialogue so valuable is that it brings together and enables an exchange of ideas between such a mix of stakeholders: civil society representatives and activists but also academics and representatives from the UN and from countries that support SRHR."

    Sietske Steneker

    Director of the Brussels Office of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

  • 16th International Dialogue (2018)

    "The Dialogue is a good listening post to find out where the trends are, what issues are coming up and see how we can collaborate with other countries. I feel that we really need to make the Cairo conference a part of what governments and countries are doing. The Dialogue is a way to understand where different countries are at, and it clarifies the next steps we have to take to move the agenda forward."

    Dr. Juan Antonio Perez III

    Executive Director of the Commission on Population and Development of the Philippines

  • 16th International Dialogue (2018)

    "I am impressed that the topics discussed at the Dialogue are keeping up with the times. Discussions here with participants have shown me that there is still hope for the ICPD agenda. It’s always a struggle but coming here revives that spirit and hope in you. It helps to know there are people who feel as strongly about the issues as you do."

    Mangala Namasivayam

    Programme Manager for the Asian Resource and Research Centre for Women based in Malaysia

  • 15th International Dialogue (2017)

    "This conference has been very enlightening. During the mechanisms session, I learnt about systems in place to enable policy at the local level, and heard ideas for addressing challenges. I now have a strong idea about how to work with local government to promote SRHR for young adolescents."

    Halima Abba Zad Ali

    Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung, Kenya

  • 15th International Dialogue (2017)

    "It’s been really helpful to hear about best practices, how people are trying to get around some of the societal stigma barriers. Often in the SRHR space, you’re speaking to the converted and the ideas aren’t fresh and new, but here it’s become obvious how much work there is left to do. Given the current political backlash (against human rights), we need to educate the health sectors about why we need to respect the rights of all people. It’s really exciting and I’ve learned a lot!"

    Lewis Emmerton

    Advocacy Coordinator at CHOICE for Youth and Sexuality, the Netherlands

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    Mission
    and Goals

    The International Dialogue aims to encourage strategic exchange between various international stakeholders from government, civil society, academia and private sectors on issues related to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and population dynamics. Thereby, it envisages to foster joint solution finding, cooperation and networking for the implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action and for reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

    Vision

    The ID seeks to make a significant contribution to:

    • The realization and recognition of sexual and reproductive health and rights
    • The implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action and the Agenda 2030

    Approach

    • International, cross-regional platform
    • Safe space for exchange and networking
    • Innovative methods and interactive formats
     

    Recap

    • Implemented since 2002
    • Advancement into a well-known and recognized platform
    • Participants from around 40 countries
    • First virtual edition in 2020: 18th International Dialogue on SRHR and COVID-19

    An international
    platform for SRHR

    With a mix of keynotes, interactive working groups and panel discussions, the conference series is designed to encourage the exchange of information and experience and provides a platform to

    Discuss

    Discuss major gaps and challenges and share examples of best practices to address these.

    Develop

    Jointly develop concrete political and practical strategies for ensuring the realization of sexual and reproductive health and rights.

     

    Unite

    Strengthen and widen partnerships, alliances and networks between participants.

    ORGANISING PARTNERS

    Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW) is an international development organisation, which focuses on the needs and potential of the largest youth generation in history. Our objective is to empower young people, especially young women and girls, by creating demand for and access to youth-friendly health information and services including modern contraceptives, and by securing their right to bodily autonomy. With offices in Europe and East Africa, we achieve this through a combination of youth-oriented programmes and gender transformative advocacy that also champions for investments in research and innovation to fight poverty-related diseases and to foster women’s health.

    The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) works with its partners on implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and achieving its development objectives. As a global key actor in promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights, the BMZ is committed to multiple international partnerships and bilateral engagements, aiming to support all people in living a healthy and self-determined life.

    The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is a global healthcare provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights for all. We are a worldwide Federation of national organizations working with and for communities and individuals in 153 countries. IPPF works to ensure people are free to make choices about their sexuality and well-being, in a world without discrimination.

    Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition. Its products and services are designed to benefit people by supporting efforts to overcome the major challenges presented by a growing and aging global population. Bayer is committed to the principles of sustainability, and the Bayer brand stands for trust, reliability and quality throughout the world.

    With more than 50 years of experience in international cooperation and a presence in more than 120 countries, GIZ is a German federal enterprise dedicated to working with partners around the world to shape a future worth living. Committed to sustainable transformation, GIZ supports economic development and employment, drives forward energy and environmental solutions, and contributes to peace and security—particularly in fragile contexts. Acting on behalf of the German Government and in close collaboration with international organizations, academia, civil society, and the private sector, GIZ embodies the principle of thinking globally while acting locally.

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